Commentary Beijing is trying to play a clever game by supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine while balancing its actions and rhetoric, in light of the West’s surprisingly strong reaction to the invasion. Make no mistake about it, although progress has been slower than anticipated, barring any unforeseen developments, Russia will prevail in this conflict with…
Russian-Ukrainian War is Accelerating the Bursting of China’s Economic Bubble, says China Expert
March 14, 2022
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The Russian-Ukrainian war will not only harm both countries but it will also severely damage the global economy. In particular, the Chinese Communist Party, (CCP) which has close ties to Russia and Ukraine, will certainly suffer economic consequences from the conflict. Cheng Xiaonong, an economist living in the United States, told The Epoch Times that…
China Risks Missing Economic Growth Target by Supporting Russia
News Analysis Beijing has a number of options to offset the impact of Western sanctions on Moscow, but none are big enough to save Russia, and all would decrease China’s chances of hitting its 5.5 percent growth target, which is already the lowest in decades. Just before the Ukraine invasion, Beijing and Moscow signed an…
US and EU Shift Fuel Imports From Russia to China ‘Clean’ Energy
March 13, 2022
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News Analysis The Ukraine war is driving sanctions on Russia that limit sources of oil and gas for U.S. and European markets. Buyers are now seeking alternate non-Russian sources, driving renewed interest in renewable energy such as wind and solar—both sectors in which Chinese companies are increasingly competitive. Energy buyers are also seeking oil and…
The World Is Running Out of Fertilizer: China Controls the Supply
Commentary How does a society collapse? According to Joseph Tainter, a renowned anthropologist, societies collapse when they display a profound loss of sociopolitical complexity. But, I argue, there is another reason why societies collapse; it involves self-reliance, or lack thereof. The more a country relies on another country for support, the greater the chance of…
The Emperor Has No Clothes
Commentary Fear over Chinese aggression dominates the headlines, and most analysts think that China will succeed in any potential invasion. But carefully studying the Russian military reveals similar problems for China and suggests the Chinese military is the emperor with no clothes. Probably the biggest revelation during the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the…
Moving the World Past ‘Peak China’
Commentary This is the second of two articles on the increasing risks of doing business with China, and how America and other Western-style democracies can move past it. The Russia-Ukraine war has shown it is impossible to rely on trade with, or investment in, a country bereft of democratic norms, especially a totalitarian regime like…
Canada Should Crack Down on Its Travel Trade With China
Commentary This is the second in a series on how Canada can prudently decouple from China. Most Canadians are familiar with the nightmares endured by Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, the two Michaels imprisoned for almost three years because they were unlucky enough to be in China when Canada arrested Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver. Fewer Canadians are familiar…
With China’s Blessing, Iran Grows in Power
Commentary Last year, in an attempt to strengthen economic, political, and military ties, Beijing and Tehran launched a 25-year cooperation deal. The two countries, both “victims” of U.S. sanctions, have become incredibly close. On a recent trip to Beijing, Tehran’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, announced that the implementation of the highly ambitious agreement had officially begun. As the…
Will Ukraine Wake Up From Beijing’s Undeliverable Promises?
Commentary When the leaders of the West imposed economic sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, China held back. This behavior calls for attention to the relationship between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Ukraine government. Ukraine Assisted the CCP’s Military Development Ukraine and the CCP regime established diplomatic relations on Jan. 4,…
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